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Qdrant vs Weaviate

Overview

High-performance vector database for the next generation of AI apps.

qdrant.tech

Qdrant is an open-source vector database and similarity-search engine written in Rust. It stores embeddings with rich payload filtering and is used for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search and recommendation systems, with a managed cloud option.

Open-source AI-native vector database.

weaviate.io

Weaviate is an open-source, AI-native vector database with built-in vectorization modules and hybrid search. It combines vector and keyword search, integrates with popular embedding and generative models, and offers a managed cloud service.

Features

  • Rust-based ANN search
  • Advanced payload filtering
  • Distributed and horizontally scalable
  • Quantization for memory efficiency
  • REST and gRPC APIs
  • Managed Qdrant Cloud with free tier
  • Built-in vectorizer modules
  • Hybrid (vector + keyword) search
  • GraphQL and REST APIs
  • Generative search integrations
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Managed Weaviate Cloud

Pricing

Qdrant

freemiumFree plan available
PlanPriceNotes
Open SourceFreeSelf-hosted.
Cloud FreeFree1GB free managed cluster.
CloudContact salesUsage-based managed pricing.
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Weaviate

freemiumFree plan availableOpen-source to self-host for free; Weaviate Cloud offers a free sandbox plus usage-based serverless and enterprise tiers.
PlanPriceNotes
Open SourceFreeSelf-hosted.
Serverless CloudContact salesPay per dimension stored.
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Company Fit

Qdrant

StartupSMBEnterprise

Weaviate

StartupSMBEnterprise

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